The Big 7 League and Mid-East League Seek Merger
Administration from the Big 7 and Mid-East Leagues have met and are communicating in regard to a potential merger of these historically successful high school conferences. School representatives seek the merger to improve scheduling logistics, increase academic and extracurricular opportunities, and further elevate the reputations these two tremendous leagues already possess.
The Mid-East League, formed in 1948, currently consists of Riley County, Rock Creek, Rossville, Silver Lake, St. Marys, and Wabaunsee, with Rock Creek departing to join the NCKL at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
The Big 7, formed in 1926, currently consists of Hiawatha, Holton, Jefferson West, Nemaha Central, Perry-Lecompton, Riverside, Royal Valley, and Sabetha with Riverside leaving at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
The two leagues will continue to meet independently and collaboratively to work towards a potential merger with the possibility of competition to begin during the 2024-2025 school year.
JW vs Baldwin Games Tonight!!!!
HS Gym starts at 4:30-JV Girls, followed by Varsity Girls and Boys
MS Gym starts at 6:00-JV Boys followed by FR/C Team Boys
Senior Parent Night will be held immediately following the Varsity Girls Game
#West is Best
Congratulations to all our athletes that participated at the 4A regional wrestling tournament today. Three of them are STATE BOUND! Way to go Karson Kahler - 4th place; Keaton Shelman -2nd place; and Osiris Unruh- 4th place!
Attention HS Baseball Parent's:
Meeting moved to Wednesday, 2/22/23, @6:00 pm in the HS music room
The District E-West Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Chapter recently held officer elections at St. Marys High School for the 2023-2024 district officer team. The following students were selected to office and will be inducted at the State Leadership Conference in Wichita on April 16-18, 2023.
Back row (L to R): Jaelyn Gaston (Holton) State Officer Candidate, Caroline Small (Jefferson West) Vice President of National Programs, Leah Carlisle (Royal Valley) Co-Vice President of STAR Events, Chase Holman (Jefferson West) President, Kasey Carlson (St. Marys) Vice President of Membership, Danny Bottom (Jackson Heights) Vice President of Technology, Izzy Freeman (St. Marys) Vice President of Public Relations, and Madelyn Heigert (St. Marys) State Officer Candidate. Front row (L to R): Vivian Reynolds (Royal Valley) State Officer Candidate, Aly Schuetz (Royal Valley) Co-Vice President of STAR Events, Fallon Miller (Rossville) Vice President of Records, Mandy Kincaid (St. Marys) Vice President of Finance. (Photo provided by Leslie Abbott)
HS Varsity Basketball Games have been allowed to play this evening (Fri, 2/17/23)
Varsity Girls will play at 5:00 followed by Varsity Boys
#West is Best
Attention Tiger Family! Due to the forecasted weather conditions on Thursday, February 16th, all classes and activities for Jefferson West School District are cancelled. Be safe and stay warm!
Congratulations to Caroline Small for taking first place at the District E West FCCLA Star Events . Caroline will now compete at the state level in fashion design. Good Luck Caroline.
Weststepper Information for upcoming dates:
Pre-Tryout Parent Meeting on Monday, March 6 @ 6 pm @JWHS
Tryout Clinic March 20-22, 5:30-7:00 pm @JWHS
Tryouts on March 23 6:00 pm @JWHS
The lady wrestlers competed well today at 4-3-2-1A regional wrestling. Congratulations to Sophia Waters who placed 2nd. She is STATE BOUND!!!!
Two Hour Delay today, Thursday, February ninth. Do to poor road conditions Jefferson West USD 340 will be on a two hour delay. Patron Breakfast is cancelled.
Jefferson West Students, Families and Patrons,
Out of an abundance of anticipation of celebrating a Chiefs Victory Sunday Night and the approaching strong red snow storm coming from Phoenix, there will be no school on Monday, February 13th. All regularly scheduled activities will continue as planned unless other forecasted weather impacts those events. USD 340 staff will be completing required professional development and required employee training remotely on Monday. Please enjoy this special time with your friends and family as we support our Kansas City Chiefs!
Thank you to the Jefferson West Education foundation for supporting our teachers initiatives! We appreciate you!
Grateful to be blessed with one of the best! Thank you Mrs. Scherschligt for caring, guiding, listening, and teaching our students.
Congratulations to the JW JV boys and girls for their tournament sweep taking 1st today!!!!! West is Best!
Winter Festival Crowning 2023
Congratulations to all of the royalty court. Cole Gilbert, Lanie Becker, Tristan Muskrat, Maddie Midgley, Lucas Twombly, Rylee White, Colin Miller and Hannah Haslett! Our 2023 King and Queen are. . .
Lucas Twombly & Hannah Haslett
High School GAME TIMES TONIGHT, 2/3/23
MS Gym- 4:30 JV Girls, 6:00 JV Boys, & 7:30 Fr/C Boys
HS Gym- 6:00 V Girls & 7:30 V Boys
Hope to see you tonight!!!!
Tiger Families,
Local law enforcement had some actions in our vicinity, USD 340 schools went into Shelter in Place during that time. All is now clear.
Girls Varsity Basketball placed 6th at the Wellsville Top Gun Tournament. The lady Tigers lost to Baldwin the first night, Defeated Wellsville the next round and dropped a close battle to Lansing on Saturday. During the parade of Champions Halle Tuck was recognized as a member of the Academic all tournament team.
